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- the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for connecting split HVAC systems (and/or for providing such connectivity) to the Internet and/or smart meters, thereby allowing a split HVAC system to be controllable via the Internet and/or a smart meter.
- HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- a common type of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a multi-split HVAC system, which may also be generally referred to as a ductless system.
- a typical multi-split HVAC system includes indoor and outdoor units and a programmable thermostat. The thermostat may be external to and remotely located from the indoor and outdoor units.
- HVAC system includes single-split wall-mounted air conditioners, which are commonly used in Asian.
- This example air conditioner includes an outdoor unit split from the indoor unit.
- the outside unit includes the compressor and is located outside the room.
- the indoor unit or air handler includes the evaporator and is located in the room.
- An exemplary embodiment includes a system for use with a split HVAC system having at least one outdoor unit and at least one indoor unit having a receiver.
- the system comprises a control having connectivity to a network and/or a smart utility meter.
- An equipment interface module is configured for wireless communication with the receiver of the at least one indoor unit and the control. The equipment interface module is operable for communicating instructions from the control to the receiver of the at least one indoor unit, thereby allowing operation of the at least one indoor unit to be controllable via the network and/or smart utility meter.
- a multi-split HVAC system generally includes a zone control, at least one outdoor unit, a plurality of indoor units each having an infrared receiver, and a plurality of radio frequency transceivers.
- Each radio frequency transceiver is configured for communication with the zone control via radio frequency signals and for communication with a corresponding one of the infrared receivers via infrared signals.
- the radio frequency transceivers are operable for communicating instructions from the zone control to the receivers, thereby allowing operation of all of the indoor units to be controllable by the zone control.
- a method generally includes remotely setting an instruction for the at least one indoor unit via a network, a smart meter, or a zone control. This example method also wirelessly transmits the instruction to an equipment interface module that converts the instruction to a command for the at least one indoor unit. This example method further includes wirelessly transmitting the command to a receiver of the at least one indoor unit, whereby operation of the at least one indoor unit may be controllable according to the command.
- FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary communication paths or flows between various components of a split HVAC system and a radio frequency (RF) transceiver in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, where the RF transceiver is shown communicating (via two-way communications) with a control and communicating (via one-way communications) with an infrared (IR) receiver and IR handheld remote control.
- RF radio frequency
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the RF transceiver shown in FIG. 1 mounted or installed on the indoor unit of the split HVAC system.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a system architecture according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the indoor unit typically includes an onboard controller.
- a programmable thermostat may be configured to communicate with the onboard controller of the indoor unit.
- a wireless handheld remote control may be used to control the indoor unit, such as to program an operational set point for the indoor unit and/or to establish an operating mode for the indoor unit, e.g., on, off, heat, or cool.
- each indoor unit is isolated and individually controlled via its own onboard controller.
- the inventor has also recognized that conventional single-split and multi-split HVAC systems do not have connectivity to services beyond the immediate structure, such as connectivity to the Internet and/or to smart energy or utility meters. Without such connectivity, conventional split HVAC systems are thus also not controllable via the Internet or via a smart meter.
- the inventor hereof has developed and discloses herein exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for providing such connectivity to a split HVAC system, to thereby allow the split HVAC system to be connected to (and also controllable via) the Internet and/or a smart utility meter.
- the inventor's exemplary embodiments include a device configured to provide connectivity to the Internet and/or to smart meters, where the device is operable for bridging communications between one or more existing receivers (e.g., infrared receivers, etc.) of one or more indoor units and the Internet and/or a smart utility meter.
- the device may also be referred to herein as a bridge device, radio frequency (RF) transceiver, equipment interface unit or module, etc.
- RF radio frequency
- a bridge device includes an intermediate radio frequency (RF) transceiver that simulates an existing infrared handheld remote controller's output.
- the RF transceiver includes a port (e.g., an infrared port, etc.) for sending commands or instructions to the onboard controller, etc. of the indoor unit(s) for controlling, e.g., changing, operation of the one or more outdoor units of the split HVAC system.
- the RF transceiver is operable for communicating (two-way or bi-directional communications) with a thermostat or other controller, e.g., a programmable thermostat, zone control (e.g., zone control without an internal temperature sensor, etc.), etc.
- the RF transceiver may communicate bi-directionally with a zone control or zone controller such that the RF transceiver may transmit and receive signals to/from the zone control (e.g., by using ZigBee Smart Energy communication protocol and/or Wi-Fi, etc.).
- the RF transceiver may also communicate with a conventional handheld infrared controller.
- the RF transceiver may receive (but not send) signals (one-way communications) from the conventional handheld infrared controller.
- the RF transceiver may also be configured for one-way communication with one or more existing infrared receivers of the one or more indoor units, such that the RF transceiver may send (but not receive) signals to the infrared receiver(s).
- the RF transceiver can receive signals from the handheld infrared controller and then send those received signals to the infrared receiver.
- the handheld infrared controller may also be used to send signals directly to an infrared receiver of an indoor unit, thus bypassing the RF transceiver.
- the thermostat e.g., zone control, etc.
- the thermostat may be configured with connectivity to the Internet and/or a smart utility meter, such that the RF transceiver (and thus the indoor unit) is also connectable to the Internet and/or the smart utility meter via the connection to the thermostat.
- connectivity to the Internet, to a smart utility meter, to smart energy thermostat, etc. may thus be provided without requiring or necessitating modifications for the receiver side of the split HVAC system.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are operable to bridge the communication between infrared receivers of each indoor unit and a smart utility meter using an RF transceiver and a programmable control thermostat or zone controller, such that the HVAC system (e.g., and its multiple indoor units, etc.) can be controlled under a single controller.
- the HVAC system e.g., and its multiple indoor units, etc.
- exemplary embodiments also allow control of HVAC systems using the Internet and/or the smart meters.
- various units of an HVAC system may be controlled under a single controller, such that a user may easily change the operating mode, change temperature settings, turn the system on or off, etc. via the Internet.
- FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary communication paths or flows between various components of a split HVAC system and an equipment interface unit or module in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
- the split HVAC system may comprise a single-split HVAC system or a multi-split HVAC system including at least one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units.
- the HVAC system includes an indoor unit 210 and an infrared handheld infrared control 220 .
- An infrared receiver 230 is operable for receiving wireless control instructions for the indoor unit 210 , e.g., from the remote control 220 .
- the equipment interface unit or module comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver 240 configured for communicating (via two-way communications 234 ) with a zone control or controller 250 .
- the transceiver 240 is also configured for communicating (via one-way communications 232 ) with the infrared (IR) receiver 230 and the IR handheld remote control 220 .
- the zone controller 250 is operable for wirelessly controlling the indoor unit 210 via the transceiver 240 , which communicates with both the zone controller 250 and the infrared receiver 230 to thereby bridge or provide a bridge between the zone controller 250 and the infrared receiver 230 .
- each indoor unit 210 may be provided with a transceiver 240 to allow the zone controller 250 to communicate (and control operation thereof) with the indoor units 210 via the transceivers 240 .
- the transceiver 240 includes an emitter for sending instructions to an onboard controller of the indoor unit 210 .
- the transceiver 240 also includes a collector for receiving instructions, e.g., from the handheld infrared remote control 220 .
- the collector intercepts instruction signals from the handheld remote control 220 and may countermand the instruction, e.g., if contrary to an instruction from the zone controller 250 .
- the transceiver 240 may receive via its collector the ON instruction from the handheld remote control 220 and send its own OFF instruction to the indoor unit 210 via its emitter so that the indoor unit 210 will maintain the OFF state as programmed by the zone controller 250 .
- the infrared receiver 230 is operatively coupled (e.g., installed, onboard, etc.) with the indoor unit 210 .
- the infrared receiver 230 may be the OEM infrared receiver that was originally built into or onboard the indoor unit 210 .
- the transceiver 240 communicates with the zone controller 250 via RF signals 234 and communicates with the infrared receiver 230 via infrared signals 232 .
- the handheld remote control 220 communicates with the transceiver 240 or directly with the infrared receiver 230 via infrared signals 232 .
- the zone controller 250 has a display device 252 (e.g., liquid crystal display (LCD) device, a touch screen, etc.) for displaying status information (e.g., 79 degrees Fahrenheit in FIG. 1 , etc.) for the HVAC system. This, in turn allows for convenient monitoring of the status of the HVAC system, such as current temperature, set point temperature, etc.
- the indoor unit 210 also includes a display device 244 (e.g., liquid crystal display (LCD) device, a touch screen, etc.) for displaying status information (e.g., 26 degrees Celsius in FIG. 1 , etc.) for the indoor unit 210 . This, in turn, allows for convenient monitoring of the status of the indoor unit 210 such as current temperature, set point temperature, etc.
- the zone controller 250 may be powered by one or more batteries and by a power stealing technique which supplements the one or more batteries.
- the zone controller 250 may be continuously powered by line voltage.
- FIG. 2 shows the transceiver 240 mounted or installed (e.g., adjacent the OEM infrared receiver 230 , etc.) on or to the indoor unit 210 .
- the indoor unit 210 may be controlled by the remote control 220 via the infrared receiver 230 or via the transceiver 240 as an intermediary between the remote control 220 and infrared receiver 230 .
- the remote control 220 may be used to set or program a set point temperature (e.g., 25 degrees Celsius shown in FIG. 2 , etc.) and/or change the operating mode of the indoor unit, e.g., turn it on or off, change to a heat or cool cycle, etc.
- a set point temperature e.g. 25 degrees Celsius shown in FIG. 2 , etc.
- the indoor unit 210 may also be controlled via the zone controller 250 through the transceiver 240 .
- the transceiver 240 includes a solar power supply (e.g., solar panel 242 in FIG. 2 , etc.) which charges one or more rechargeable batteries or capacitors of the transceiver 240 by light. This, in turn, helps extend the operational life of the transceiver.
- Alternative embodiments may include a transceiver having a different power source configuration.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a system architecture embodying one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- multiple indoor units 210 are controllable by the single common zone controller 250 via transceivers 240 and receivers 230 of the indoor units 210 .
- Each indoor unit 210 includes a receiver 230 and is also provided with a transceiver 240 , which is located relative to (e.g., adjacent, etc.) the receiver 230 for communication therewith.
- a transceiver 240 may be mounted or installed (e.g., adhesively attached, bonded to a surface, etc.) on the indoor unit 210 adjacent to the indoor unit's receiver 230 .
- the transceiver 240 is also located relative to the zone controller 250 for communication therewith. Accordingly, the indoor units 210 are thus controllable via the zone controller 250 , which communicates (e.g., sends commands, instructions, etc.) with the indoor units 210 via the transceivers 240 that operate as intermediaries or bridge devices that convey or transfer communications from the zone controller 250 to the receivers 230 of the indoor units 210 .
- the transceivers 240 may communicate with the zone controller 250 via any suitable means.
- FIG. 3 shows that the transceivers 240 and zone controller 250 communicate by using ZigBee Smart Energy communication protocol and/or Wi-Fi, etc.
- the transceivers 240 and zone controller 250 communicate by using ZigBee low power wireless communication using Smart Energy profile.
- the zone controller 250 is configured with connectivity to allow connection with a smart meter 260 and with the Internet.
- the zone controller 250 may be connected (e.g., via Wi-Fi, etc.) to the Internet via a router 254 using the Internet Protocol (IP).
- IP Internet Protocol
- the zone controller 250 may also be connected (e.g., using ZigBee Smart Energy communication protocol, etc.) directly to the smart meter 260 and/or indirectly to the smart meter via a modem 256 .
- the smart meter 260 may be connected (e.g., using AMI Network, etc.) to an energy or utility provider 262 .
- the utility/energy provider 262 may also be connected to an Administrative Dashboard 264 via the Internet. Accordingly, the utility/energy provider 262 may send instructions, requests and/or commands to the zone controller 250 , such as a request for reduced operation or energy reduction to thereby have the zone controller 250 respond accordingly, e.g., discontinue use of one or more of the indoor units 210 , etc.
- a Web Services Platform 266 that is connectable to the zone controller 250 via the Internet through the router 254 .
- Various applications and/or tools may be accessible to a user and/or the utility/energy provider 262 via the Internet.
- an Analytics Engine and Control Optimization Application 268 connected and accessible via the Web Services Platform 266 .
- a mobile app 270 e.g., an iPhone® app, an iPad® app, an Android® app, etc.
- Portal 272 e.g., an iPhone® app, an iPad® app, an Android® app, etc.
- Customer Support Tools 274 e.g., an iPad® app, an Android® app, etc.
- Installer/HVAC Service Provider Tools 276 e.g., an Installer/HVAC Service Provider Tools
- a user can wirelessly, remotely control operation of the indoor units 210 via the connection of the zone controller 250 to the Internet, such as to change the operating mode (e.g., heat, cool, on, or off), adjust temperature, etc.
- the utility/energy provider 262 may also wirelessly, remotely control operation of the indoor units 210 through the smart meter 260 .
- a zone controller 250 has programmed schedules and set point temperatures for each remote zone, which schedules and set point temperatures may be the same or different for the various zones.
- indoor units 210 may each include their own thermostat and internal temperature sensor (e.g., thermistor, etc.) as part of its built-in control.
- the zone controller 250 does not include a temperature sensor in this example.
- the temperature sensor of each indoor unit 210 senses the current indoor temperature for its respective zone. Then, the onboard control of each indoor unit 210 compare the sensed temperature for its zone with the set point temperature it received from the zone controller 250 via the transceiver 240 .
- This comparison is used by the onboard controller of the indoor unit 210 to command and operate the indoor unit 210 as a function of the comparison, e.g., to determine whether to turn ON or OFF the indoor unit 210 or to determine whether to enter a heat cycle or cool cycle.
- the zone controller 250 includes a temperature sensor.
- the zone controller 250 sends sensed temperature to the equipment interface modules or units (e.g., transceivers 240 , etc.).
- the equipment interface units compares a set point temperature (e.g., stored in its local memory, etc.) with the sensed temperature received from the zone controller 250 .
- This comparison is then used by the equipment interface units to determine the commands, instructions, etc. to send to the indoor unit 210 for operating the indoor unit 210 as a function of the comparison, e.g., to determine whether to turn ON or OFF the indoor unit 210 or to determine whether to enter a heat cycle or cool cycle.
- instructions are initially set or programmed for the operation of the one or more indoor units of the split HVAC system. These instructions may be set, for example, by a user (e.g., homeowner, etc.) entering the instructions via a programmable thermostat or a zone control (e.g., zone controller 250 , etc.) or via the Internet by accessing an application, tool, platform, etc.
- the instructions may also or alternatively be set by a utility/energy provider via a smart meter (e.g., smart meter 260 , etc.).
- the instructions When the instructions are set via the Internet or via a smart meter, the instructions are conveyed, transmitted, or communicated to the zone controller.
- the zone controller conveys, transmits, or communicates the instructions to an equipment interface unit or module (e.g., via RF signals to an RF transceiver 240 , etc.).
- the equipment interface unit converts the instructions to an appropriate command for the indoor unit and conveys, transmits, or communicates the command to the indoor unit (e.g., via infrared signals to a receiver 230 of an indoor unit 210 , etc.).
- the receiver then conveys, transmits, or communicates the command to the indoor unit.
- a zone control conveys, transmits, or communicates a set point temperature to an equipment interface unit or module (e.g., an RF transceiver 240 , etc.), which may store the set point temperature in a local member.
- the equipment interface unit may include a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of the zone, room, or interior space in which the equipment interface unit and indoor unit is located.
- the equipment interface unit may receive a sensed temperature from a remote temperature sensor, e.g., a temperature sensor internal to or an onboard thermostat of an indoor unit, a temperature sensor internal to the zone control, etc.
- the equipment interface unit compares the sensed temperature with the set point temperature received from the zone controller. If the sensed temperature is higher than the set point temperature, the equipment interface unit conveys, transmits, or communicates an ON command to the indoor unit (e.g., via IR signal to an IR receiver 230 , etc.) to start a cool cycle or a command to change from a heat cycle to a cool cycle. If the sensed temperature is lower than the set point temperature, the equipment interface unit conveys, transmits, or communicates an OFF command to the indoor unit to stop the cool cycle and/or a command to change from the cool cycle to a heat cycle.
- a remote temperature sensor e.g., a temperature sensor internal to or an onboard thermostat of an indoor unit, a temperature sensor internal to the zone control, etc.
- a temperature sensor in a zone control senses the temperature of the inside space.
- the zone control conveys, transmits, or communicates the sensed temperature to an equipment interface unit or module (e.g., an RF transceiver 240 , etc.).
- the equipment interface unit compares a set point temperature (e.g., stored in a local memory, etc.) with the sensed temperature received from the zone control. If the sensed temperature is higher than the set point temperature, the equipment interface unit conveys, transmits, or communicates an ON command to the indoor unit (e.g., via IR signal to an IR receiver 230 , etc.) to start a cool cycle or a command to change from a heat cycle to a cool cycle. If the sensed temperature is lower than the set point temperature, the equipment interface unit conveys, transmits, or communicates an OFF command to the indoor unit to stop the cool cycle and/or a command to change from the cool cycle to a heat cycle.
- a set point temperature e.g., stored in
- exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards a common control for a multi-split HVAC system (ductless system), in which a single device is able to replace the individual indoor unit controls which are typically provided with a ductless system.
- the indoor unit typically has a wireless remote control which is used to program an operational set point for the unit and to establish the operating mode, e.g., heat, cool, on, or off.
- a common control e.g., programmable thermostat, zone control, etc.
- the control communicates wirelessly to an equipment interface unit, module, or device that is attached to an indoor unit of the HVAC system.
- the interface module receives a wireless command from the control and then converts the command into the appropriate command for the indoor unit.
- the indoor unit is configured to receive instructions via an IR signal.
- the OEM (original equipment manufacturers) handheld wireless remote control units typically use an IR communication scheme for programming of the indoor unit.
- the interface module is configured to use the same method to transmit commands to the indoor unit as the OEM remote control.
- the interface module may thus have to “learn” the specific command sets of a specific ductless system in which it is being used.
- control In addition to being able to send commands to one or more indoor units, the control is also configured (e.g., has an antenna, radio, etc.) for connection to the Internet and/or a smart meter. This enables a user to remotely access the settings in the control (e.g., set or change the settings, etc.). This also or alternatively enables a utility provider (e.g., energy company, etc.) to send a command for energy reduction to the control, to thereby have the control respond accordingly, e.g., discontinue use of the ductless HVAC system, etc.
- a utility provider e.g., energy company, etc.
- the control itself may be powered by a power stealing technique, which may supplement one or more batteries. Or, the control may be continuously powered by line voltage.
- the interface module e.g., RF transceiver, etc.
- the interface module may have a solar power supply, which charges one or more batteries or capacitors to extend operational life.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be configured with the ability to allow a control (e.g., programmable thermostat, zone control, control with or without an internal temperature sensor, etc.) to operate multiple units of a ductless system, such as a ductless system having one outdoor compressor and multiple indoor units or a ductless system having two or more indoor units each with its own outdoor unit. Accordingly, exemplary embodiments may thus provide connectivity to the Internet and/or to a smart utility meter, remote access, and/or multiple unit control capability.
- a control e.g., programmable thermostat, zone control, control with or without an internal temperature sensor, etc.
- Exemplary embodiments may include equipment interface modules having separate infrared emitters and collectors.
- the emitter is operable for sending instructions to the onboard control of an indoor unit via the IR protocol.
- the collector is operable to intercept and countermand signals from a handheld IR remote control, e.g., an OEM remote control that originally came with a ductless unit. For example, if the control has indicated the ductless unit should be off, the user might be able to override that OFF command using a local handheld IR remote control.
- an equipment interface module is configured to sense via its collector the ON command from the IR handheld remote control unit, and then immediately send its own OFF signal via its IR emitter to maintain the programmed OFF state.
- the control is a zone control that does not have an internal temperature sensor. Because each indoor unit in a ductless system typically has its own thermostat and temperature sensor as part of its built-in control. Therefore, the zone control does not also need an internal temperature sensor.
- the zone control may be operable to maintain a programmed schedule (e.g., wake, leave, return, sleep or home, sleep, away, etc.), the set point temperature for each remote zone, and the state (ON or OFF) for each remote zone. Then, the onboard controllers in each of the indoor units would use this set point information to determine when to turn on and off.
- the indoor unit controller may have a set point and dead band around the set point, which is used to determine whether to enter a heat or cool cycle.
- the equipment interface unit may be configured and be operable to compare a stored set point (received from the zone control) to a sensed temperature received from its own temperature sensor. When the sensed temperature is beyond a first predetermined amount (e.g., 1.5° F., etc.) of the stored set point temperature, the equipment interface unit may the send an ON command to the onboard control of the indoor unit. When the sensed temperature is within a second predetermined amount (e.g., 0.5° F., etc.) of the stored set point temperature, the equipment interface unit sends an OFF command to the onboard control of the indoor unit.
- a first predetermined amount e.g. 1.5° F., etc.
- a second predetermined amount e.g., 0.5° F., etc.
- Another exemplary embodiment includes a zone control having a temperature sensor.
- the zone control is operable for sending the sensed temperature to each of the interface units installed to the indoor units of the HVAC system.
- Each interface unit may then compare the value of the sensed temperature it received from the zone control to a stored set point, and then command the indoor unit (to which it is installed) as a function of the comparison. Accordingly, this exemplary embodiment thus makes use of the inherent control abilities of the indoor unit onboard controllers.
- the equipment interface unit or module comprises an RF transceiver configured for two-way communications with a programmable control thermostat and configured for one-way communication with an existing infrared receiver of an indoor unit.
- a homeowner may still use the OEM remote control, e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the RF transceiver may pass the homeowner's air conditioning usage pattern to the programmable control thermostat.
- the programmable control thermostat may transfer the information to a web service platform via the Internet. Background software may control optimization automatically. And, if the house already has a smart meter installed, the programmable control thermostat may also perform demand response load control through the RF transceiver.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may provide one or more (but not necessarily any or all) of the following advantages.
- exemplary embodiments disclosed herein include devices operable to convert a collection of single unitary ductless units into a zoned system under the control of a single thermostat.
- such devices may also be used to make the converted zoned system available for control via the Internet, a smart energy meter, etc.
- an HVAC system may thus be controlled remotely with a smart meter and/or over the Internet, e.g., by a home owner or other user using a computer or Internet-enabled portable device, such as a smart phone, laptop, tablet, Blackberry® device, Android® device, an iPhone® device, iPad® tablet, etc.
- exemplary embodiments may enable connection of an infrared controlled air conditioner to a smart energy application (e.g., demand response/load control (DRLC), etc.) and/or may enable a homeowner to remotely control the HVAC system via a portable communication device (e.g., smart phone or device mentioned above, etc.), a personal computer, etc.
- a smart energy application e.g., demand response/load control (DRLC), etc.
- DRLC demand response/load control
- exemplary embodiments may enable a service software company to optimize home owner's energy consumption and comfort level.
- exemplary embodiments may allow a service provider for the HVAC system to remotely optimize the system with the proper software and/or software update, etc.
- Exemplary embodiments may be easily installed or retrofitted as a simple add-on without having to cut wiring during installation.
- Exemplary embodiments may include an RF transceiver with a solar panel such that the RF transceiver has a relatively long lasting life. Exemplary embodiments may not require or need a homeowner to run the learning routine for the RF transceiver to learn the infrared remote controller. The work can be done via a computer or other device because the service platform can find homeowner's infrared remote controller's type and automatically download to the RF transceiver.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be used with various configurations of HVAC systems.
- exemplary embodiments may be used with single-split systems or multi-split HVAC systems, such as a ductless system with one outdoor unit/compressor and multiple indoor units, a ductless system with two or more indoor units each with its own outdoor unit, a unitary ductless air conditioning or heat pump system with one outdoor unit and one indoor unit programmed by an infrared handheld unit, single-split wall-mounted air conditioner, single-split heat pump system, window room air conditioner, etc.
- Exemplary embodiments may also be used with a forced air system.
- an exemplary embodiment includes a thermostat for a forced air system, where the thermostat has a zone control provision to enable the control of a remote ductless system such as a single-split system or a window air conditioner.
- Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms, and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
- first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
- Spatially relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
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